Sage-Tips

Can IMGs do internships UK?

It is the first year of the 2-year UK Foundation Programme and is considered the UK equivalent of internship. IMGs can only apply for an official FY1 post if they have not already completed internship overseas, or if their internship does not meet the GMC criteria.

Can I do internship in UK after MBBS in India?

So the answer of the above question is No. An MBBS pass out candidates will not able to do their Internship from abroad. They will have to do it from the same college from where they have completed their MBBS course.

Can I do Housejob in UK?

International Medical Graduates who have NOT completed an acceptable pattern of internship and are looking to apply for jobs in the UK, can only apply for Foundation Training in the UK.

Can I take PLAB 1 internship?

Can I take PLAB 1 while I’m doing my internship/house job? Yes, you can. And, I think if you decide to be a doctor in the UK, an internship/house job is the best time to start your journey.

Can I do medical internship in UK?

Doctors who have qualified in an EEA member state can apply to do their practical training (internship) in the UK if the practical training counts towards a medical degree which requires this for compliance with Directive 2005/36/EC.

Who can apply for the IMG pathway?

This pathway is for IMGs who aim to apply for the 2-year UK Foundation Programme. You have not completed a GMC accepted pattern of internship overseas OR Important notes about this pathway (please read!) Please note that this pathway is best for those who have right to work in the UK (RTW). This includes the following:

What are the requirements for an IMG to do an internship?

If the internship was longer than 18 months, there must be at least 6 months in medicine and 6 months in surgery Those mentioned above are the official requirements however some leeway is permitted in the areas that IMGs have the most problems with. Potential problems with Pattern A 1. You have a gap between graduation and internship

Can you work as a doctor with provisional registration in UK?

The only job you can apply to with provisional registration is an approved Foundation Year 1 (FY1) training post as part of the 2-year Foundation Programme. Your only option to continue work as a doctor in the UK is to reapply the next year, again with no guarantee of success.

What is it like to be an IMG in the UK?

There are several pathways to work in the UK as an IMG. It’s a flexible system which is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it means there numerous pathways for all IMGs of different backgrounds, but also a curse because all these pathways can be very confusing to choose from.